Finance & Operations Manager

As a Finance & Operations Manager at our company in Bengaluru, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the finance function and daily operations. Your expertise in financial management, accounting software, and operational process improvements will be key to your success in this mid-level position. You will also serve as a trusted financial advisor to the leadership team, guiding budgeting, cash flow, invoicing, and strategic financial planning. This role presents significant growth potential towards a CFO leadership position. **Key Responsibilities:** - Oversee full financial management including profit & loss statements, balance sheets, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and invoicing processes. - Maintain full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting with proficiency in Zoho Books and QuickBooks. - Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and MIS for management. - Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations. - Own daily business operations including vendor management, procurement, and workflow/process optimization. - Implement operational efficiencies and best practice frameworks across finance and administrative processes. - Manage contracts, vendor relationships, and internal controls to safeguard company assets. - Act as a key advisor to the leadership team on financial strategy, budgeting, cash flow management, and cost optimization. - Provide insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and business growth. - Support fundraising activities by preparing financial data, projections, and investor reporting. - Collaborate cross-functionally to align finance and operational goals with overall company objectives. **Qualifications Required:** - CA, MBA Finance, or equivalent with 4-7 years of experience in finance and operations roles. - Proficiency with Zoho Books and QuickBooks for accounting and invoicing. - Deep understanding of profit & loss, balance sheets, budgeting processes, invoicing, and statutory compliance in India. - Experience advising leadership on financial planning, cash flow management, and budget controls. - Operational experience in vendor and contract management, process improvement within startups or SMEs. - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. - High ownership, adaptability, and motivation to grow into a CFO role. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative startup environment, where you will receive a competitive fixed salary with performance bonuses, equity/ESOP opportunities tied to company growth, and clear career progression to CFO-level leadership.,